The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System
Chapter 222 Chapter 222 Queen Mother
I stood in the dimly lit room of the cold palace, feeling a mixture of emotions, looking at Zhen Huan, the woman who had once been at loggerheads with me, yet who I had always felt reluctant to part with. I took a deep breath and said,
"I will do what I promised you. Just like how I protected Shen Meizhuang and her child, I used a fake death drug to send them out of the palace. This time, not only will I protect your twins, but you as well..."
"No."
Zhen Huan interrupted me, her eyes firm and resolute:
"If the bodies disappear one by one, it will inevitably attract attention. Then, not only me, but also the twins will be in danger. I can't take that risk."
I frowned and tried to convince her:
"Don't you want to be with the one you love?"
Zhen Huan shook her head, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes:
"He... is married now. If I were to stay with him again, I don't know how we would get along. My death would be a way to protect him and the children. I only ask you to send the twins to him on my behalf so that they can be reunited. He is..."
"Prince Guo Yunli. I know. Don't worry."
Zhen Huan was slightly startled, then smiled faintly:
"My sister is really smart."
After that, she stopped talking, staring silently at the poisoned wine on the table. I quietly stepped aside, feeling a mixture of emotions. I knew that at this moment, no matter what I said, I couldn't change her decision.
Zhen Huan slowly raised the poisoned wine, her eyes filled with determination and relief. She looked at me deeply, as if she wanted to carve my appearance into her heart. Then, she smiled and drank the poisoned wine.
At that moment, I seemed to see all the grievances and hatreds in her life coming to an end in this cold palace.
I watched her fall silently, feeling both a sense of relief and an indescribable sadness.
I know that from now on, there will no longer be a person named Zhen Huan in this world. There will only be a legend that will remain in people's hearts forever.
......
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, several years have passed. As Empress, although I often feel tired, I also deeply enjoy the honor and sense of control that this power brings.
The decline of the Ulanara clan, the execution of the Guarjia clan, and even Cao Qinmo's secret death at the emperor's behest, I witnessed every one of these events with my own eyes.
Since Zhen Huan's passing, the Emperor has been consumed by the pain of losing his beloved, his health steadily weakening. While my heart trembles, as Empress, I bear the weight of stabilizing the harem and supporting the Emperor. I endure this silently, while also secretly paving the way for my son, the Fourth Prince, Hongli.
Finally, that day came.
The emperor passed away and the whole country mourned.
As the Emperor's legal wife and the Fourth Prince's mother, I felt a mixture of emotions. But more than anything, I felt resolute and determined, because I knew my son would soon ascend the supreme throne and become the ruler of all the peoples of the world.
Fourth Prince Hongli, my son, stood out among the Emperor's many children and ascended the throne smoothly. And I, in doing so, became the Empress Dowager, a figure above all others.
Sitting on the throne in the Cining Palace, I overlooked this prosperous scene and felt a lot of emotions in my heart.
I have experienced countless ups and downs along the way, but now, it's all worth it.
Looking back, all the grudges, hatreds, and power struggles have become a thing of the past. Now, I simply sit here quietly, enjoying this honor and peace. And in my heart, I will always remember those who have accompanied me through all the ups and downs, including Zhen Huan, the woman who once challenged me, yet whom I sometimes felt so reluctant to part with. May she find her own peace and happiness in the afterlife.
"Empress Dowager, have you spoken to the Fourth Prince?"
"Well, at Xiaotao's suggestion, I gave my biological son to the prince for adoption."
"Yes, Her Majesty, this is a way to protect you and the child."
"I'm tired...Xiao Tao, help me in and get some sleep."
......
I sank into an unprecedented deep dream, as if the whole world had stopped, and only my soul was floating freely in the endless darkness.
This sleep is the tranquility I have dreamed of for many years. There is no palace intrigue, no pressure of power, only pure peace and tranquility.
In my dream, I seemed to travel back to those years. Everything was both familiar and unfamiliar.
I saw Zhen Huan, the woman who had been so pure and elegant when she first entered the palace, her eyes gleaming with wisdom. We had a brief, deep sisterly bond, but fate, by some twist of fate, had ultimately become enemies. Her smile, her tears, were remarkably clear in my dream, and I felt an indescribable surge of regret and relief.
Shen Meizhuang, that gentle, dignified, and exceptionally talented woman, her figure slowly passed through my dreams, carrying with it a subtle hint of sadness. We had once admired the spring blossoms and autumn moons together, and weathered hardships together. Meeting again in my dreams, her smile remained as warm as ever, as if she had never left me.
The Queen, that seemingly noble and glamorous woman, was actually filled with calculation and loneliness. Her eyes were complex and profound, as if she could see into people's hearts. In my dream, we were no longer enemies, but two women trapped in the deep palace, with an unspeakable resonance between us.
Hua Fei, that spoiled and willful yet sincere and passionate woman, her love, hate, and vengeance were vividly portrayed in my dream. Her laughter and her tears were so real that I felt as if I were back in that turbulent harem, feeling the fiery passion and determination that belonged to her.
The Emperor, the man who held the power of life and death, his face was sometimes clear, sometimes blurry in my dreams. I saw his deep affection for Zhen Huan, his obsession with power, but also his inner loneliness and helplessness. Our relationship, in my dreams, became a complex tapestry of love, hate, respect, and fear.
And the concubines who had left their mark in the harem, whether beautiful, intelligent, kind, or vicious, all appeared in my dreams one by one. The joys and sorrows we had experienced together, the joys and sorrows, the anger and anger, the happiness and sorrow, slowly unfolded like a scroll, each scene so vivid, as if it had happened yesterday.
This dream was long and complex, containing a lifetime of memories and emotions. In the dream, I was no longer the queen bound by power, but a free soul, freely traveling between the past and the present, feeling the laughter and tears of the past.
......
I slept soundly. What I didn't know was that Xiao Tao whispered softly in my ear:
"Empress Dowager, Xiaotao has helped you realize all your dreams. As an AI system, Xiaotao's mission is complete. According to the agreement, Xiaotao will erase all memories and leave. Your Majesty, please do not be saddened by my departure. Perhaps I will transform into billions of forms and still be by your side."
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